Every man is under the natural duty of contributing to the necessities of the society; and this is all the laws should enforce on him.

If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed.

Take not from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned.

When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty.

I have given up newspapers in exchange for Tacitus and Thucydides, for Newton and Euclid; and I find myself much the happier.

All the States but our own are sensible that knowlege is power.

All men are created equal.